22 Oct 1900 - In
the matter of administrating on the estate of J.C. BAUM, deceased, to
the Clerk of the Superior Court of Currituck County. This respectfully
showeth that I am interested? in said estate by _____? of same and request
that a citation issue to Martha Ann BAUM to show cause why she shall
not be ____? to have received? her right to administer on said estate.
/s/ T.S. BAUM

29 Oct 1900 -
Citation to Person entitled to Letters of Administration - In the matter of
the administration of the estate of J.C. BAUM, deceased, to Mrs.
Martha Ann BAUM, widow, it appears that she is entitled to letters of
administration upon said estate. /s/ E.W. ANSELL, C.S.C.

19 Nov 1900 -
Judgment for Deficiency-Widow's Year's Allowance - Martha Ann BAUM,
widow, against the personal representative of Jacob C. BAUM, decd.
Commissioners were appointed to lay off and allot to Martha Ann BAUM
her year's allowance out of the crop, stock and provision of her deceased
husband. Amount of deficiency was $128.50 & costs. A list of
articles of personal property was attached. The commissioners found that
the number of the family exclusive of the widow was one. Said deficiency
is to be paid by the personal representative. /s/ E.W. ANSELL

22 Nov 1900 -
Application for Letters of Administration. In the matter of the
Administration of the Estate of Jacob C. BAUM. Martha Ann BAUM
swears that Jacob C. BAUM is dead without leaving any will and
testament and that she is the proper person entitled to Letters of
Administration; that the value of the estate is about $100.00 and that
Vornie BAUM[Warnie Baum] is entitled as heir thereof. /s/
Martha Ann [x] BAUM

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